Wondering which Mac is right for you? Apple has several models to meet both your tech needs and wallet. From desktop (iMac, Mac mini, Mac Pro) to laptop (MacBook Air, MacBook, MacBook Pro), BlueBadger's spec guides can put you on the path to superior computing.
MacBook Pro Specs
Apple offers three MacBook Pros. Sleek. Silver. The battery gets hot if you actually use it as a LAPtop, but on a cold winter's day, who cares?
($1,799.95-$1,999.99)
15.4 inch TFT widescreen display
2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4MB L2 cache
2GB (single SODIMM)
120 GB, 5400RPM, Serial ATA
8x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD +-RW/CD-RW)
NVIDA GeForce 8600M GT graphics end card with 128MB SDRAM
Built-in iSight video camera, AirPort Extreme, and Bluetooth 2.0
Front Row and Apple Remote
+More speed, low price
- Screen too small for some
($2,099.95-$2,499.99)
15.4 inch TFT widescreen display
2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4MB L2 cache
2GB (2X SODIMMs)
160 GB, 5400RPM, Serial ATA
8x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD +-RW/CD-RW)
NVIDA GeForce 8600M GT graphics card with 256MB SDRAM
Built-in iSight video camera, AirPort Extreme, and Bluetooth 2.0
Front Row and Apple Remote
+ Great Performance
- Not much
($2,329.95-$2,799.99)
17 inch TFT widescreen display
2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4MB L2 cache
2GB (2X SODIMMs)
160 GB, 5400RPM, Serial ATA
8x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD +-RW/CD-RW)
NVIDA GeForce 8600M GT graphics card with 256MB SDRAM
Built-in iSight video camera, AirPort Extreme, and Bluetooth 2.0
Front Row and Apple Remote
+ Fastest Mac laptop there is
- Got Money? Expensive.
In-Depth MacBook Pro Reviews
"The design remains the same, but under the hood Apple's MacBook Pro laptops received a jolt by way of faster processors, a new chipset, and--depending on the screen size--either new screen technology or the option for a higher resolution. Those pining for a 12-inch MacBook Pro will need to continuing waiting, but there's nothing to complain about for the updated 15- and 17-inch models, which offer improved specs at the same starting prices." more from cnet.com...
"Since Apple made the great migration to Intel and the x86 architecture, much of the mystery around its product roadmap has disappeared. Unlike Apple, whose obsession with secrecy makes the Illuminati and Trilateral Commission look loose-lipped, Intel is quite open about its future plans. As a result, reading the tea leaves when it comes to Apple's product updates is much easier... it becomes a matter of when, not what." more from arstechnica.com...
"For people who appreciate finer laptop accoutrements such as a backlit keyboard and a slot-fed DVD drive, Apple has crafted another tasty offering in the form of the 17-inch MacBook Pro. Sleek, powerful, and able to run Windows as well as the Mac operating system, the MacBook Pro makes a strong case for becoming anyone's ultimate notebook." more from pcworld.com...
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